Coconut Curry Chicken with Turmeric

Coconut Curry is a flavor I don’t consume often enough, but when I do, my tastebuds go crazy (in a good way!). This Coconut Curry is easy to create and delivers a powerful punch of savory flavors. While the main ingredient is chicken, if you’d like more veggies, feel free to add sweet potatoes or peppers.

Start by cooking the chicken in a skillet—and everything else in a separate skillet. Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the other skillet and simmer for a few minutes. And voila—dinner is served! The prep time is only five minutes, since everything’s a breeze after you chop up the chicken and dice the onion and garlic. It’s a simple recipe and makes for a no-hassle weeknight dinner (or quick lunch).

Tip: If you want to thicken the sauce a bit, I suggest adding one to two tablespoons of coconut flour. Let the chicken and sauce simmer for 10 minutes or so, then allow the sauce to thicken on its own. I always enjoy adding a bit of coconut flour, which makes it even thicker.

As for serving it inside of a coconut goes, I actually watched a YouTube video on how to open a coconut with a hammer and screwdriver. And it worked! Just make sure that you’re extra careful when handling these tools. Of course, this part is optional, but it’s a gorgeous way to serve your meal while enhancing the coconut flavor.

Instructions

Cut up chicken into bite-size pieces.

Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, and cook until done.

While chicken is cooking, dice onion and mince garlic. Place in a separate skillet with coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer.

Once chicken is cooked, transfer it to the skillet with the sauce. Then simmer it for 10 minutes or so, allowing time for it to absorb the flavor.

Stir in cilantro. If you want the sauce to be thicker, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of coconut flour.

Erin Druga

Erin is the author of the food blog, The Almond Eater, where she creates recipes that require just 30 minutes or less. Though cooking is one of her favorite things to do, she believes that it shouldn't take up a ton of time. Quick recipes can be flavorful and healthy, too. In her spare time, she enjoys photographing food, teaching barre classes and blogging. To view more of her work, visit her blog, The Almond Eater.